Throwaway Code
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noun -  Code that is written to launch a feature early, but will later be deleted either due to a future feature or a new process.
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Throwaway code, initially dismissed as wasteful, becomes a powerful tool for iterative software development. The author explains three stages of iterative development: pretending (surface-level agile adoption), done done (emphasis on completing work within sprints), and customer use (focusing on delivering value to users quickly). The key insight is that software requirements aren't truly known until customers use the software, making short feedback cycles critical. Writing throwaway code intentionally helps launch features early and gather real user feedback, ultimately preventing larger amounts of unused code that result from building off-track features.

Throwaway Code: A Love Story